Hand & Wrist Injections in Rossett
Targeted injections to ease pain and inflammation in a painful hand or wrist — base-of-thumb or wrist arthritis, tendon trouble and inflamed joints — given by Mr Preetham Kodumuri, Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon. Often enough to settle symptoms and put off or avoid surgery, with no NHS waiting list.
When a hand or wrist joint becomes painful and inflamed — most often from base-of-thumb or wrist arthritis, but also from tendon problems and other sources of inflammation — a well-placed injection can calm the pain and swelling so you can use the hand again, frequently delaying or avoiding the need for surgery. Care here is matched to the problem: for many joints a standard steroid injection in an outpatient appointment is all that is needed; where the joint is small or deep and pinpoint placement matters, an ultrasound-guided injection lets the medicine be delivered exactly where it counts.
Your clinician will confirm the most suitable method at your appointment.
Jot down which joint or area is painful, what makes it worse and how it limits your hand — this helps Mr Kodumuri pinpoint the target and choose the right injection.
Tell us if you take blood-thinners or have diabetes, as both can affect the timing of a steroid injection and how your blood sugar responds afterwards.
If you have had recent X-rays or scans of the hand or wrist, bring them or the report — they can confirm the diagnosis and guide where the injection should go.
Why have your hand & wrist injection here
Mr Kodumuri examines the hand and wrist, checks the painful joint or tendon and confirms what is driving the pain and inflammation before recommending an injection.
We talk through whether a standard steroid injection is enough, whether the spot calls for ultrasound guidance, or whether a metacarpal injection is the right target — and what each involves.
The injection is given in the outpatient appointment, with ultrasound used at the same visit where precise placement is needed. It takes only a few minutes and you go home straight afterwards.
You will leave with clear advice on resting and using the hand over the next day or two and on what to expect as the medicine takes effect, with a follow-up arranged if it is needed.
What we're treating
Hand and wrist injections are used for painful arthritis and tendon problems — often at the base of the thumb and across the hand. Read more about the condition behind the pain.
Learn about thumb & hand arthritis →
Know the cost before you book.
Every price is fixed and published upfront. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
Book now→Do I need a GP referral? +
No — you can book an assessment and injection directly with us, with or without a letter from your doctor.
How much does an injection cost? +
A standard steroid injection is from £225 and a metacarpal injection is £475. An ultrasound-guided injection, used for small or deep joints, is from £750. The initial consultation is £200.
Will an injection mean I can avoid surgery? +
An injection often reduces pain and inflammation enough to delay or avoid surgery, though we cannot promise a particular result. Mr Kodumuri will be honest about what an injection can realistically do for your joint and what the next steps are if it does not settle.
What is the injection like? +
It is given in an ordinary outpatient appointment and takes only a few minutes. Where the joint is small or deep, ultrasound is used at the same visit to place the medicine precisely. You go home straight afterwards.
What happens after the injection? +
You will have advice on resting and using the hand for the next day or two. The medicine usually eases pain and inflammation over the following days, and any follow-up is arranged at the time.
Book hand & wrist injections.
From £225, published upfront — with no GP referral needed.